Sir
Isaac Brock KCB (6 October 1769 –
October 13, 1812) was a British Major-General
and administrator. Brock is best remembered
as a brilliant leader and strategist for
his actions while stationed in the Canadian
colonies. His efforts earned him a knighthood,
accolades, and the moniker The Hero of
Upper Canada. Brock was assigned to Canada
in 1802, and became responsible for defending
the territory from the United States during
the War of 1812. While many in Canada
and in Britain believed war could be averted,
he began readying the army and militia
for what was to come. When war broke out,
the populace was prepared — and
quick victories at Fort Mackinac and in
the Battle of Detroit crippled American
invasion efforts.
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